40% match
For Red tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Red Carpet Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
187
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+5 more
Red Carpet Golf Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Red Carpet Golf, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 23%Distance Control 22%Aim 20%Precision 17%Accuracy 17%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.8
Average HCP
10.1
Minimum HCP
33.2
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Red Carpet Golf
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting24 min
Around the Hole: 8 Ball Circle, 4/8
Make 4 out of 8 putts from [6 ft | 2 m], 5 times in total.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | Low/Mid/High Shot
Produce low/mid/high shots using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Red Carpet Golf.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
1409 Newell St, Waterloo, IA 50703, USA
Course Description
Red Carpet Golf is a historic golf facility in Waterloo, Iowa, opened in 1920 and designed by Tom Bendelow. The course has hosted notable players and has been privately owned since 1976, offering a traditional golf experience with on-site amenities. The property includes a pro shop, driving range, event hall, and a catering-friendly 19th Hole, and it promotes hosting weddings, reunions, and other gatherings. Located just east of Waterloo, the club emphasizes a first-class golf experience with memberships and resident visitors alike.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow
Opened
1920
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐3.7(118 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Red Carpet Golf, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Red
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course sets up repeating short-iron and wedge tests on par fours and threes that pressure touch and placement, while par fives mix birdie reward with bogey traps on tougher ones amid balanced nines.
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725749 yards5257 metersCR 67.4Bogey 87.4Slope 108
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 43.7 · Slope 105
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 43.7 · Slope 110
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 13 | — | 2 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 143 | 333 | 428 | 381 | 154 | 259 | 343 | 432 | 2870 | 389 | 101 | 481 | 338 | 317 | 340 | 447 | 339 | 127 | 2879 | 5749 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: FemalePar 735754 yards5261 metersCR 72.4Bogey 99.9Slope 117
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 50.1 · Slope 118
Back Nine · CR 36.2 · BR 49.8 · Slope 115
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 397 | 143 | 333 | 428 | 381 | 154 | 259 | 348 | 432 | 2875 | 389 | 101 | 481 | 338 | 317 | 340 | 447 | 339 | 127 | 2879 | 5754 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736266 yards5730 metersCR 75.2Bogey 104.2Slope 123
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.8 · Slope 123
Back Nine · CR 37.9 · BR 52.4 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 5 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | — | 10 | 16 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 18 | — | — |
| Yardage | 411 | 192 | 350 | 441 | 388 | 163 | 329 | 355 | 447 | 3076 | 400 | 130 | 536 | 347 | 330 | 361 | 496 | 404 | 186 | 3190 | 6266 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Red Carpet Golf
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile45% match
For Red tees
Match plan to shot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control31%
Visualization25%
41% match
For Red tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision26%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
72% match
For Red tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring30%
Precision16%
Distance Control15%
16 Week Flagship Program for Red Carpet Golf
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Red Carpet Golf. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 16 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Weeks 1–2≤ 6 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Sink All Short Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 4 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Make All 6 Ft Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 1.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Wedges (LW,SW,GW,PW)
Pinpoint accuracy: leave yourself a tap-in every time
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
Weeks 14–16≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Tighten your game: keep mid irons within 6 yards
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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75% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Aim31%
Scoring17%
Distance Control15%
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Get Started64% match
For Red tees
Advanced fairway accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP3 drills
Distance Control30%
Scoring16%
Alignment15%
69% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Accuracy23%
Aim20%
Precision16%
57% match
For Red tees
Thread the needle, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
60% match
For Red tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Accuracy32%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
62% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy25%
Alignment22%
64% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim29%
Alignment23%
Scoring19%
69% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy20%
Alignment14%
65% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Precision34%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
55% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control23%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Red tees
Feel the distance, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim17%
Precision13%
66% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Alignment30%
Distance Control25%
Accuracy17%
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Get Started53% match
For White tees
Roll to tap-in range, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring41%
Accuracy34%
Visualization9%
57% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Aim26%
Alignment22%
55% match
For White tees
Keep within 6 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP9 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision23%
Scoring15%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP8 drills
Aim27%
Scoring20%
Alignment19%
63% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Accuracy29%
Scoring18%
Alignment12%
69% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet from pin, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Dispersion21%
Distance Control18%
Aim16%
62% match
For White tees
Pitch close, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring21%
Distance Control17%
61% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control27%
Scoring12%
74% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control23%
Aim18%
74% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Precision17%
71% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
61% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP4 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment26%
Scoring20%
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Get Started60% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision27%
Aim25%
Dispersion20%
69% match
For Red tees
Control pace from 3 to 20 feet, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min1 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Scoring33%
Aim20%
61% match
For Red tees
Sink with precision, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
57% match
For Red tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment27%
Aim14%
72% match
For Red tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Scoring15%
Aim14%
70% match
For Red tees
Escape successfully, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP6 drills
Precision23%
Dispersion21%
Aim19%
39% match
For Red tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory16%
69% match
For Red tees
Stick to short iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Dispersion23%
Accuracy20%
65% match
For Red tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Alignment24%
Aim22%
76% match
For Red tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy19%
Precision16%
Aim14%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
65% match
For Red tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control24%
Alignment18%
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Get Started68% match
For Red tees
Turn into birdies, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring40%
Distance Control15%
Accuracy15%
69% match
For Red tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim27%
Scoring19%
Alignment16%
71% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim25%
Precision24%
Distance Control13%
2026
Prepare for Tournaments at Red Carpet Golf
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Carpet Golf
Get answers to common questions about playing Red Carpet Golf and what to expect.
How difficult is Red Carpet Golf for mid-handicap golfers?
Red Carpet Golf presents a demanding test. The 123.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 75.2 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Red Carpet Golf?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6008 yards. The back tees extend to 6266.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Red Carpet Golf?
With a course rating of 75.2 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Red Carpet Golf and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6266.0 yards, it emphasizes accuracy and wedge play.
What type of course is Red Carpet Golf and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Red Carpet Golf strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 123.0 and yardage reaching 6266.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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